Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine, first developed in 1956, is a dissociative anesthetic with over five decades of safe use in medical environments for both adults and children. It works by influencing the brain's NMDA and AMPA receptors, promoting the formation of new neural pathways. This process helps regulate mood and stress, leading to increased production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which can positively affect mood.
What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines the use of prescribed Ketamine with psychotherapy to amplify healing and facilitate deeper therapeutic progress. Our gentle and intensive approach helps clients address past trauma and reconnect with themselves and the world around them. At the Dragonfly Nest, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment, guiding clients throughout the experience to help make sense of their journey. We are there every step of the way. The process often leaves individuals feeling inspired, more connected to themselves, and with a renewed sense of clarity that extends beyond the session.
How does KAP help?
Many clients find the experience transformative, walking away with greater self-awareness, a sense of peace, and a deeper connection to their inner wisdom. KAP helps by:
temporarily lowering the barriers that protect us
allowing us to explore difficult emotions, memories, and fears with compassion
promoting neuroplasticity
helping us break free from unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior
fostering new ways of relating to yourself and others
Many report that relief from symptoms can often be felt within hours of the session.
Meet your KAP therapist.
Meet Lindsey! Lindsey Weiner is a seasoned psychedelic and somatic therapist, specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP), Somatic Experiencing, and Hakomi (Somatic Mindfulness Psychotherapy). Lindsey has been actively engaged in the world of psychedelic healing for the last seven years and completed a year-long plant medicine apprenticeship in 2019. In this time, she has developed significant capacity, skill and knowledge of how to support working with non-ordinary states of consciousness. Lindsey supports clients in exploring the depths of healing and the human experience, working with the language of the body and consciousness to facilitate profound transformation.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Lindsey co-founded the Nashville Psychedelic Center in 2019, Middle Tennessee’s first psychedelic therapy practice. As a recognized local leader in the field, she has taken on various leadership roles, led trainings, conducted speaking engagements, and actively advocated for safe, ethical and effective use of psychedelics.
Lindsey works with individuals, couples (recently Imago-trained), and groups for both psychedelic-assisted (KAP) and general therapy.
The KAP Process
Consultation and Intake
We begin with a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to discuss your interest in KAP, your past experiences with psychedelics and therapy, and any questions or concerns. Afterward, if we feel KAP is a good fit, we’ll schedule a one-hour intake session (virtual or in-person). During the intake, we’ll explore your background, challenges, and goals. KAP may not be suitable if you have a history of Bipolar I or II, personality disorders, or active addiction.
Preparation Sessions and Medical Evaluation
Following your intake session, we will connect you with our medical provider who specializes in ketamine therapy. They will review your medical and psychological history to determine if Ketamine is right for you, and prescribe ketamine if appropriate. Following receiving clearance from your medical evaluation, we will conduct a recommended 4-8 preparatory sessions to build a safe, trusting relationship and set intentions for the KAP work, ensuring a strong foundation for deeper exploration during treatment.
Dosing session
The number of Ketamine sessions you’ll need varies, typically ranging from 4-8 sessions. Each session is 2.5 hours, allowing time for preparation, the Ketamine experience (~1 hour), and processing afterward. You’ll relax in our comfortable zero gravity chair, wearing an eye mask, and listen to calming, Ketamine-specific music. Though the experience is mostly internal, I’ll be with you throughout the session to ensure safety and provide support as needed. You must have a ride home after your session.
Integration sessions
While the ketamine session is often awe-inspiring and deeply impactful, many report some of the deepest transformation actually comes during our integration session. This session is typically 1-2 days after each ketamine session. It is designed to harness the brain’s neuroplasticity and support the transformation of shifting emotional patterns, trauma processing, and integrating insights gained during your experience. Additionally, they prepare you for future sessions, ensuring the therapeutic work continues to deepen.
Other services
Group KAP
Group KAP offers a more affordable option for those seeking community support. In these groups of 3-6 individuals, participants engage in a three-month process that includes preparatory, dosing, and integration sessions, all designed to foster healing and connection. This format combines the benefits of group therapy with the transformative power of KAP, creating a supportive environment for growth and healing. Please contact us to learn more about Group offerings.
Couples KAP
We work with couples who are open to exploring new, healthier ways of loving and being loved. We help with improving communication, feeling heard, and navigating conflict with compassion. Our services are also welcoming to those in polyamorous, non-monogamous, or alternative relationship structures (or those curious about them). We support individuals and couples with:
Navigating challenging attachment dynamics
Managing reactions like lashing out or withdrawing when triggered
Addressing difficulties around sex and intimacy
Recommended Therapy Course & Fees
Initial Intake (1 session / 50 minutes) — $185
Medical Evaluation (1 session / 50 minutes) — $250
Preparation Sessions (4–6 sessions / 50 minutes each) — $185
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (6 sessions / 150 minutes) — $690
Ketamine Medical Administration (6 sessions / time N/A) — $225
Integration Sessions (6 sessions / 50 minutes) — $185
The total cost for the full treatment course is between $6,500–$7,500, typically completed over 2–3 months. Payment plans are available. Intramuscular injection sessions are guided by certified professionals in collaboration with Mindstream Integrative Medicine.
